Ham vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Ham and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ham
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ham and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and ham are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, ham contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Ham has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ham (Ham, minced) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and ham are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 93% more calories than ham - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and ham has 263 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ham is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Ham has a macronutrient ratio of 25:3:72 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ham | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 22% |
| Fat | 72% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ham has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ham has 1.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than ham - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ham has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and ham are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 60% more protein than ham - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and ham has 16.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ham is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 72% less saturated fat than ham - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ham has 7.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than ham - ham has 70mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than ham - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and ham contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Ham has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - ham has 26iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 17 times more Vitamin E than ham - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ham has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than ham - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, ham contains more Vitamin B12. Both ham and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Ham | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.712 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.162 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than ham - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and ham has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than ham - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and ham has 0.79mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and ham are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 137% more potassium than ham - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and ham has 311mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ham per 100 grams.
| Ham | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.31 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.31 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than ham per 100 grams.
| Ham | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.16 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 2.16 G | 6.171 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Ham (Ham, minced) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or ham contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and ham are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 90% more calories than ham - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and ham has 263 calories.
Does dijon mustard or ham contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than ham - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and ham has 10mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or ham contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than ham - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and ham has 0.79mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or ham contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and ham are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 140% more potassium than ham - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and ham has 311mg of potassium.